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Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Mastering The Power Of Memory (Feat. Chester Santos)

Aug 19, 2024
36:35

Unlock the secrets of a powerful memory with Chester Santos, the “International Man of Memory.” In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Chester shares practical techniques that will help you sharpen your mind and elevate your leadership skills. Whether you’re looking to ace exams, remember names, or simply improve your daily productivity, Chester’s tips are a game-changer.

Listeners will be amazed as Chester shares his journey from being an average memory student to winning the U.S. Memory Championship. He recounts how his interest in psychology at UC Berkeley sparked his fascination with the brain and memory. This led him to study and practice memory techniques, eventually allowing him to recall hundreds of names, digits, and even entire decks of playing cards. 

Chester reveals the three key principles that anyone can use to enhance their memory: visual association, engaging multiple senses, and incorporating creativity and imagination. He explains how these techniques can turn abstract information, like names or numbers, into vivid and memorable images. By practicing these techniques, Chester demonstrates how memory can become a powerful tool in both academic and professional settings. Students and professionals alike can greatly benefit from these methods, making learning and recalling information more effective.

This week, you’ll learn how remembering names can build better relationships, the psychological aspect to human memory and how to avoid the dangers of digital dependency.

LEARN MORE:

>> Check out Chester's memory course (https://www.memoryschool.net)

>> Book "The International Man of Memory"(http://www.InternationalManofMemory.com)

>> Follow Chester on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (http://www.linkedin.com/in/chestersantos), (http://www.facebook.com/ChesterSantosMemory), (http://www.twitter.com/ChesterJSantos)

>> Watch Chester's new speaker video (http://youtu.be/XjaYuoCUs30)

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>> Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to improve your memory at nearly any age and the most helpful memory exercises Chester recommends. (https://thens.ls/4dHmNtE)

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